Planning and Strategy Analyst - Remote

Optum

Eden Prairie (MN)

Remote

USD 89,900 - 160,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive programs

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Planning and Strategy Analyst to provide analytical leadership and strategic insight. This remote position involves driving stakeholder alignment, enhancing operational performance, and managing complex initiatives. Candidates should have a background in strategic operations with strong analytical and leadership skills along with experience in healthcare operations. A competitive salary and benefits are offered for full-time employment.

Qualifications

2+ years in strategic operations, business planning, or healthcare operations leadership.
Proven track record in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and projects.
Experience in project management or process optimization.

Responsibilities

Drive stakeholder alignment through data-driven insights.
Manage business plans supporting long-term objectives.
Monitor operational cost drivers to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Overview

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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Planning and Strategy Analyst is essential to advancing the strategic priorities of Optum Operations by providing leadership, analytical rigor, and strategic insight across multiple domains. This role requires end-to-end oversight of initiatives, including framing the problem, collecting and analyzing data and process information and communicating findings to leaders that are aligned to business priorities to drive decision-making. The ideal candidate brings solid analytical skills, operational discipline, and the ability to work in a matrixed environment.

You\'ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide strategic planning and direction: Drive stakeholder alignment by creating data-drive points of view that are aligned to business priorities and goals
Translate complex data and strategic concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse internal audiences
Lead/mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation and data-drive decisioning
Review and enhance the work of others, providing strategic guidance and developmental feedback

Drive operational performance and projects

Develop and manage business plans that support long-term objectives and performance goals
Support integration of services and alignment of performance and service levels with enterprise-wide standards across key operational functions
Partner across operations, technology, digital, and experience teams to identify and advance initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual interventions
Align operational strategies and innovations with VBC objectives to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience
Lead implementation and optimization of transaction-based billing models to improve cost transparency and operational efficiency
Monitor and analyze operational cost drivers, capital investments, and workforce trends to inform strategic decision-making and resource planning

Required Qualifications

2+ years in strategic operations, business planning, or healthcare operations leadership
Proven track record in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and projects
Experience in project management or process optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven solid analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage up and set clear expectations for delivery
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group\'s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you\'ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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